SPAM IS THE SECRET WEAPON WHEN CHEF ROY CHOI GUEST JUDGES A STREET FOOD-THEMED CHALLENGE, ON ABC'S "THE TASTE"

"Street Food" -The mentors are challenging their teams with creating delicious dishes inspired by classic "street food." Sandwiches, seafood - and, of course, the classic English delicacy of fish & chips - are on the menu this week as 12 remaining competitors battle it out for the chance to stay in "The Taste" kitchen another week.

Chef Roy Choi is guest judge this week where Anthony Bourdain shares a secret weapon with his kitchen. Spam! Find out who wins on "The Taste" THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"The Taste" features no-holds barred Chef Anthony Bourdain, British food star Nigella Lawson, expert chef/author Ludo Lefebvre, and joining "The Taste" this season, chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. It is from Kinetic Content and is executive-produced by Chris Coelen, Matilda Zoltowski, Emma Conway, Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson and Brian Smith who is the director.

"The Taste" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.

For more information on "The Taste," visit ABC.com/The Taste.